Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
Nigeria and Germany have signed an international agreement to assist with 12,000 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid to help spur it’s distribution. The standing agreement, which was signed in Dubai on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) was witnessed by President Bola Tinubu and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Initiatong the agreement,…
Amid controversies surrounding the demolition of buildings in Lagos, the state government has vowed that more structures will go down. There has been a series of video clips that captured some gigantic structures being pulled down by the state government over various offences. There were allegations that the demolition was targeted at some residents of…
Double-amputee Olympic runner, Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa. The country’s Department of Corrections spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said on Friday that Pistorius would be released from prison on January 5. “Mr Pistorius will complete the remainder of the sentence…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says the organization remains committed to addressing issues of harassment, violence, impunity and crimes against journalists. Between January 2019 and June 2022, the Organization had documented 759 individual attacks against journalists, including 5 killings, during 89 elections in 70 countries. Addressing African Journalists in Addis Ababa,…
The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) has appointed Mike Msuega Yawe as its Executive Director of Business Development, a role that places him in charge of the growth and expansion of the academy. A statement by the Rector of WABMA, Ken Okere says Mr Yawe is joining WABMA at a time when the…
The federal government has officially approved the partial commercialization of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the nation. Professor Joesph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made this announcement during a two-day familiarization visit to the Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri, Imo State. He emphasized that the strategic move…
An Abuja High Court at Maitama has on Wednesday granted bail to the detained former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N300million and two sureties. Ruling on the application of his bail request, Justice Hamza Muazu ordered, Emefiele to provide two sureties, who must be resident…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed a mosque, hotels, and other establishments across the state. LASEPA sealed up the establishments as part of efforts to tackle noise pollution in the state. In a post on X, the agency said the affected establishments were located in the Oshodi/Isolo area of the state. According…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded a professional slack-liner and balance trainer, Jaan Roose, for walking on a rope from Sterling Towers to Onome Rig, Marina, Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos is the “epitome of beauty”, after seeing selfie photos taken by Roose while walking on the ropes. He made a tweet…
The Federal Housing Authority says it has built more than 100,000 homes across the country, Since its establishment in 1973,. Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the managing director of the Authority, made this announcement in Abuja during a press conference prior to the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebration. He noted that one of the organisation’s noteworthy accomplishments is…
The High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail request. Emefiele is standing trial on an alleged procurement fraud. The trial which had been stalled on three occasions…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, says Nigeria needs to improve its sanitation value chain, which includes containment, transportation, treatment, and disposal, in order to become open defecation-free by 2025. Prof Utsev also emphasized the importance of speeding up the provision of good and safe toilet facilities and efficient waste disposal….
Popular Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa has been awarded a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Ibadan. Akorede Babatunde Okunola aka Saheed Osupa on his Instagram page announced to his fans about his new milestone. The 54-year-old Fuji musician who finished with a Second Class Honours in the Upper Division said the void…
The federal government has launched the Diaspora Mortgage Scheme to enable Nigerians abroad to participate in the National Housing Fund Scheme to own a house in Nigeria. At the launch of the programme during the 6th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa…
The German government has donated 20 million euros to member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) to promote efficient usage of water and enhance adaptation to climate change. The Head of the Political Section, German Embassy, Mathias Dold stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at this year’s session of the Regional Steering Committee of…
Olutimain Ilenre, a graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, has burnt his original certificates, including his NYSC certificate, Bachelor of Arts certificate, secondary school and JAMB certificates. In a video posted on social media on Monday, the graduate of History and International Studies blamed his decision on unemployment, claiming that the country’s current circumstances have rendered…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja runway has temporarily been closed to flight operations for safety reasons. The runway was shut down to flight after an aircraft operated by Aero Contractors upon landing Sunday morning from Lagos in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has called on 2023 Batch C Stream 1 National Youths Service Corps members deployed to the state to harness their skills and talents to the overall development of the area. In a message to the Swearing-in, the corps members at the Permanent Orientation camp, Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre local…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Federal Capital Territory to liaise with the FCT administration to explore and resolve all the issues surrounding the lack of issuance of certificates of occupancy to property owners. This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Katsina State, Sada Soli…
Nigeria and France have signed an agreement worth about $600m under the investment in digital and creative enterprise, I-DICE in Abuja. The programme, is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital technology and creative industry. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima who welcome the…
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi state, His Majesty, Dr Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim is dead. The first class king died on Sunday aged 94. According to a family member, the paramount ruler gave up the ghost around 2am at a hospital in Abuja. The deceased assumed the traditional stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland…
Federal Government has flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with the unveiling seven conversion centres across Nigeria. The flag-off of the initiative was done by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajibiamila. In a symbolic handover of the CNG buses to the State House, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG…
Renowned Bishop and Overseer of living Faith Mission’s son Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has resigned. Isaac, who was recently appointed as the Global Youth Pastor of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, resigned to start up his own ministry. He said, “My God-given mandate is to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the…
Pope Francis on Sunday after his traditional Angelus prayer in Rome’s Saint Peter’s Square entreats for an end of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Brothers, stop! Stop! he appealed, saying war is always a defeat and a destruction of human fraternity. The Bishop of Rome made the plea due to concerns that the Hamas-Israeli confrontation could…
Mining is one of the oldest economic activities in Nigeria. However, the sector have been plagued with lack of regulation, hazardous health impact, illegal mining, lack of globally accepted equipment and very recently insecurity associated to mining activities. As a result of banditry and other insecurity challenge associated with the mining sector, some governors have…
A company has been sued after claiming its nonstick frying pan were made at 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The claim by SharkNinja rivals the 10,000 Fahrenheit temperature of the Sun’s surface. Patricia Brown, a resident of New Jersey say the company’s claim out rightly violates the laws of physics and therefore New Jersey’s law, as well….
Abubakar Bukola Saraki(ABS) Foundation has paid off the hospital bill of a Nigerian actor and comedian Mr John Okafor popularlly known as Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu in a video posted on his official Instagram page told Nigerians about his health condition on October 18, soliciting for financial aid. The ABS foundation established by Former Senate…
International aid desperately needed piled up in Egypt near Gaza where Palestinians are in dire need of food and water after relentless bombing by Israel. Since the massive notorious attack launched by Hamas an Islamist militant group from Gaza strip on October 7 that killed over 1400 people, Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas. Israeli…
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani has approved N3.1 billion for the payment of gratuity for retirees and death benefits for families of the deceased under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. A Statement by the Spokesman of the governor, Mohammed Lawal Shehu says the approval was part of Governor Sani’s commitment…
Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu is the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who said the President acted on the provisions of ICPC Act, 2000 empowering him to do…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
